Job description
Role Overview
Manager - Fraud Investigations at Emirates NBD, based in the UAE. This newly created role reports to the Group Fraud Prevention and Investigations Unit and is reserved for UAE Nationals.
Company Overview
Group Fraud Prevention and Investigations Unit manages Emirates NBD's susceptibility to fraud risks, aiming to reduce risk exposure and raise fraud awareness. This position will strengthen the unit's investigative capabilities, expand international fraud management, and enhance training and knowledge transfer across the bank.
Role Purpose
Lead and manage the most complex, sensitive, and high-profile investigations across the Group, including both fraud and non-fraud matters. Ensure the bank meets heightened regulatory expectations, drive international casework, and leverage analytics to enhance investigative outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Investigations Leadership
- Lead, manage, and resolve complex, sensitive, and cross-functional investigations.
- Ensure best practices in evidence management and reporting.
- Lead investigations into non-fraud risks, such as misconduct, policy breaches, and operational losses, as assigned by management.
Regulatory Compliance & Expectations
- Interpret and implement new regulatory requirements, both local and international.
- Ensure investigations and reporting meet or exceed expectations of CBUAE, Basel, UAE PDPL, and other relevant bodies.
International Casework
- Initiate and coordinate cross-border investigations.
- Build relationships with international regulators, law enforcement, and peer institutions.
Analytics & Controls
- Use data analytics to identify patterns and support investigations.
- Recommend controls based on analytical findings.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to enhance investigative tools.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Develop and deliver advanced training for investigators.
- Mentor staff.
- Share lessons learned from complex and international cases.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with business units, legal, HR, regulators, and law enforcement as needed for investigations and training.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional qualification such as CFE, ACA, ACCA, ICWA, or CIA.
- 8+ years in complex investigations covering both fraud and non-fraud matters.
- Experience in global banking environments preferred.
- UAE banking industry experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Superior communications and report writing skills.
- Ability to independently manage and lead investigation assignments.
- Regulatory compliance expertise.
- Strategic thinking.
- Global awareness.
- Adaptability.
- Regulatory acumen.
- Analytical thinking.
- Team player mentality.
Additional Information
This role is designated for UAE Nationals in line with the UAE Government's strategy in empowering and developing nationals.